Category: Rants
Rants
No, it is not being expected to drink Claret; that appalls me. In recent days the head of the Cheshire police force has been calling for an increase in …
Cocktails
Dukes hotel bar used to be one of my favourite places. It was certainly the site of one of my favourite things to say, namely: “Two Tanqueray martinis, please”. …
Rants
At six this morning smoking in public places was banned in England. This includes pubs and even private clubs. Much as I approve of the boozers I visit from …
Champagne
I’ve pretty much got all of the 1996 Champagnes I need, especially after this morning’s delivery of a bottle of Billecart-Salmon Grande Cuvée. This is a prestige cuvée I’ve …
Bordeaux
I only own one bottle of red Bordeaux and I have decided that is all I am ever going to own. Even if I become fabulously rich I am …
Rants
At the beginning of October we are travelling to the Basque country. We have been there before and it is one of the best places for eating in the …
Rants
When I first got into wine as an enthusiastic youth I used to have a bit of a thing for Australian wines. I would hate to classify all Australian …
Rants
As part of the humorous ‘taste crap wines’ weekend that included the quite worryingly disgusting Blue Nun we also purchased a bottle of Frascati. It was quite an expensive …
Rants
Guest columnist Peter Palmer laments the passing of a good breakfast at English bed and breakfast establishments. Remember the days when a stay at an English Bed and Breakfast …
Rants
I cannot believe how debased the art of baking is in this country. Don’t get me wrong, there are a few decent bakeries in London, but if you go …
